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Daysailor's Portable Stove -- JetBoil
I often seem to find myself out on the water
and hungry because plans changed or the wind died. Since I'm often on small daysailers, this presents a problem. I've started carrying a personal JetBoil in my seabag. It is a 1 liter aluminum mug wrapped in an insulated heat cosy. Inside itself is stored a propane/butane mix canister and a small burner with a bayonette mount which makes in ultra-compact. It will boil a cup of water in less than a minute and two cups in a couple of minutes. It works so well because it has a heat exchanger built into the base of the mug. I use it for soup and tea. http://jetboil.com/ I store it in an insulated stuff sack designed for a 1 ltr Naglene bottle. It probably doesn't need a padded case, but I feel better about tossing it around with the case on. Be careful starting it. If you have it wide open when you click the starter it will briefly be engulfed in flames--that kind of excitement you don't need! I just crack the valve slightly while starting it, and click immediately without waiting. The valve allows a fine degree of adjustment so you can dial it down to a simmer if you like. I hold it while waiting for the water to boil--it is that fast. I do not recommend sitting it down on a boat, the base is too small and it will fall over. An extra wide base is offered as an option. They also sell a hanging kit I thought would work well hanging from a boom bail. Rather than buy that I plan to make my own--if I ever feel the need. What else? The mouth is wide enough that you can clean it easily. Be aware its fuel that is heavier than air, so use the proper precautions. Try one and you will want two so you can keep a spare in your car along with a water bottle and a few soup packets. Coffee drinkers will like the optional French Press. I bought one of those even though I don't drink coffee. I can see that it would be nice for those who have to have coffee to function. I have not tried that yet on anyone. |
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